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It is the latest step by the stock market operator to shift into new markets and classes of financial products as growth slows from its traditional equities business. Earlier this month, the company said it would buy the London Metal Exchange, the world's biggest metal trading market, for $2.2 billion. Chief executive Charles Li has outlined plans to expand into commodities to capitalize on China's voracious appetite for that raw materials that fuel its strong economic growth. Hong Kong Exchanges has also been trying to promote yuan-denominated listings as China promotes the use of its currency abroad. But activity has been slow, with only one listing so far.
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